Police Officer
Position Summary:
Protects and serves residents, visitors, and employees on the Sycuan Indian Reservation
Essential Functions:
- Protects reservation residents, visitors, employees and property by patrolling the reservation, responding to service calls and alarms (fire, burglary, panic), traffic collisions, and criminal activity in progress; enforcing federal and state criminal codes and tribal ordinances; assisting injured and sick individuals; assisting motorists; securing buildings and property; escorting money and persons as needed; and assisting other agencies as requested. – 60%
- Conducts preliminary investigations by responding to calls of criminal activity and accidents; documenting facts and observations according to established procedures, interviewing victims, suspects and witnesses, generating investigative reports; maintaining crime scenes as needed; and directing traffic when appropriate. – 30%
- Serves the community by proactively policing reservation, building rapport with residents, visitors and employees; developing crime prevention strategies for recommendation to the Tribal Police Chief; initiating crime prevention activities; and participating in efforts to educate the general public in crime deterrence and prevention strategies. – 10%
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident alien applied and eligible for citizenship
- Minimum 21 years of age at time of application
- California driver’s license in good standing
- No felony convictions
- No misdemeanor convictions which would restrict the ability to carry a firearm
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Certificate
Requirements:
- Work experience with an accredited California law enforcement agency
- College coursework in criminal justice